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EcoSynthetix Expands Production Capacity for Bio-Based Polymers

Renewable chemical firm, EcoSynthetix has installed a new production system in its present manufacturing facility in the U.S. The 80 million pound production line brings the company’s yearly production capacity to 235 million pounds.

4 Apr 2012

BASF Venture Capital Contributes $2.7 Million in FRX Polymers’ Series B Financing Round

BASF Future Business’ wholly owned subsidiary, BASF Venture Capital has made an investment of $2.7 million in FRX Polymers, an advanced materials company headquartered in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

From BASF Corporation 3 Apr 2012

Arkema Engages Daire Chemicals and Resinex Italy to Supply Kynar Resin Products

Arkema has engaged Daire Chemicals and Resinex Italy in order to strengthen the supply network of the company’s Kynar product range for serving customers in Italy.

3 Apr 2012

Witt Lining Systems’ Polyurethane Liner Used to Repair Concrete Vessel

WITT TPU, a new flexible polyurethane lining material offered by Witt Lining Systems, has been used to repair a concrete vessel for a pet products manufacturer in the Midwest.

2 Apr 2012

FRX Polymers Completes Series B Financing Round

FRX Polymers, a producer and distributor of innovative, environment-friendly flame retardant plastics, has completed $26.7 million Series B financing round. BASF Venture Capital and DB Masdar Fund (DBM) are the new investors and the existing investors include North Sky Capital, SAM Private Equity, Capricorn Cleantech Fund and the company’s founders and employees.

2 Apr 2012

Aerontec to Distribute General Plastics Manufacturing’s Products in South Africa

General Plastics Manufacturing, a plastics innovation company, has signed a distribution agreement with Aerontec, a wholesale distributor of resins and foams for the composite industry.

From General Plastics Manufacturing 2 Apr 2012

NextLife Partners with Styrolution to Manufacture PCR Polystyrene Resin

NextLife, a sustainable plastic resins manufacturer, has collaborated with Styrolution for post consumer recycled (PCR) polystyrene resin production. NextLife’s new blends having PCR contain post consumer content, which is supplied to Styrolution.

2 Apr 2012

Myriant Partners with DaniMer to Develop New Bio-Based Materials

Myriant has made a strategic collaboration with DaniMer Scientific to supply new bio-based materials.

31 Mar 2012

Grace Inks Agreement with Dow to Develop New Catalysts for Polypropylene Production

W. R. Grace & Co. has inked a contract with Dow Chemical to develop new catalysts for the manufacture of polypropylene.

31 Mar 2012

A. Schulman to Exhibit Polytrope STR Cap Resins at NPE 2012

At NPE 2012 international plastics exhibition, A. Schulman will display its Polytrope STR series of cap resins.

31 Mar 2012

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Plastics and Polymers News

EcoSynthetix Expands Production Capacity for Bio-Based Polymers

BASF Venture Capital Contributes $2.7 Million in FRX Polymers’ Series B Financing Round

Arkema Engages Daire Chemicals and Resinex Italy to Supply Kynar Resin Products

Witt Lining Systems’ Polyurethane Liner Used to Repair Concrete Vessel

FRX Polymers Completes Series B Financing Round

Aerontec to Distribute General Plastics Manufacturing’s Products in South Africa

NextLife Partners with Styrolution to Manufacture PCR Polystyrene Resin

Myriant Partners with DaniMer to Develop New Bio-Based Materials

Grace Inks Agreement with Dow to Develop New Catalysts for Polypropylene Production

A. Schulman to Exhibit Polytrope STR Cap Resins at NPE 2012

Achieving Precision and Efficiency in Oil and Lubricant Quality Control

How IKK Uses Extruders in Polymer Recycling Opportunities

Insights into the Role of Benchtop NMR in Biofluid Analysis with Philippe Wilson

Transforming AFM Systems with the Galaxy Dual Controller

Unlock Precision in Wafer Measurement with MicroProf AP

ELEMENTRAC CN-r for High-Throughput Laboratories

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Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Plastics and Polymers News

Achieving Precision and Efficiency in Oil and Lubricant Quality Control

How IKK Uses Extruders in Polymer Recycling Opportunities

Insights into the Role of Benchtop NMR in Biofluid Analysis with Philippe Wilson

1Discovering Stable Single-Electron Covalent Bond Between Carbon Atoms

2Potential graphene breakthrough in carbon capture

3Absolute EMS Expands Capabilities to Support the AI Industry with High-Complexity, High-Reliability PCB Assembly Services

4The Potential of 3D Printed Tungsten for Nuclear Reactor Applications

5Exploring the Applications of Biopolymers

6Method to Create High-Performance, Easily Recyclable Plastics Developed

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